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Do Women Like Beards?

Does she like your beard? This study explores which facial hair women like and the most attractive beard styles for men based on survey data.

Turns out they like some beards.

By Louis Baragona, Men’s Health

You've spent months growing out your facial hair. It's gotten just where you need it to, thanks to all of your patience, skill, and big growth energy. Despite the effort, though, not everyone is going to be too into your stubble, scruff, or face tresses.

When beards are good, they're great. Seriously, ask Alex Trebek or Paul Rudd. But when beards are bad, they're unflattering and irritating. And if your partner hates your facial hair, you probably haven't heard the end of it.

Luckily, these results have a bit of a margin of error. Not all people are attractive to or attracted to exclusively women. Also, just because a partner approves doesn't necessarily mean you need to grab the razor. It is your face, after all. Either way, in case you're curious, these were the group's picks for the best beards.

Most Attractive Facial Hair

These four styles were the most attractive out of the seven styles considered. They beat out the goatee, the mustache, and in last place, the circle beard, which only 16 percent of the total population found at all attractive.

1

Short Stubble

For 38 percent of women surveyed between ages 25 to 34, this was the most attractive. 24 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds found this the most attractive and 18 percent of 35 to 44-year-olds agreed. Apparently, women appreciate that subtle five o'clock shadow.

2

Clean Shaven

Though 38 percent of women ages 18 to 24 found this the most attractive style, it was brought down to the second spot because of smaller percentages of approval from the younger groups. No facial hair? No problem, at least for younger women.

3

Long Stubble

And for some women, a little bit of an overgrown, scruffy look is also attractive. Though only five percent of women 18 to 24 found this attractive, 21 percent of the mid-age group and 33 percent of the older group approved.

4

Full Beard

Looks like you can go full throttle with the beard if 17 percent of 18 to 24-year-old women have a say. 15 percent of the middle group agreed, but an overwhelming 33 percent of the oldest group approved of the long beard look.